Remember how I used to obsess/panic over what I would pack for lunch?
Well, I’ve moved onto breakfast.
Last week I made a baked oatmeal and this japanese breakfast fried rice. For breakfasts. On work days.
What is wrong with me?! Why can’t I subsist on sprouted bread and peanut butter anymore?
So now, in addition to making and bringing lunches, my lunch bag is bursting at the seams with breakfast as well.
I absolutely loved this breakfast. It has lots of filling protein from eggs and edamame, whole grains and even vegetables which I love to fit into breakfasts as often as possible.
If your breakfast has to have a sweet component, try some fruit on the side!
Nutrition per serving: 293 calories, 12 grams fat, 32 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 15 grams protein
Japanese Breakfast Fried Rice
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Keywords: stir-fry breakfast gluten-free high protein high fiber eggs Japanese
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cups kale (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots (or more)
- 2 cups cooked and cooled brown rice
- 4 eggs, whisked
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick pan.
Add kale, edamame and carrots to pan.
Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
Whisk eggs, sesame oil and soy sauce together.
Add brown rice and egg mixture to the pan, stirring until eggs are cooked.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Alex
My evening meal preparation is turning into a 30 minute ordeal. I also pre-make my breakfast at night as well as lunch and snacks if I’m planning to go to the gym after work. Not to mention that I usually bring three different drinks to work as well…
Emily
Doesn’t it seem ridiculous at times? It is worth it to me, but sometimes I wonder…
stephanie @cookinfanatic
what a fun and different breakfast idea! i’d prob eat this for any meal of the day – yummm 🙂
Mercedes@Satisfy My Sweet Tooth
I would love this for lunch, but unfortunately, I just don’t enjoy savory too early in the morning! But for lunch or dinner, I would love this!
Megan (Braise The Roof)
This looks awesome! I love eating hearty breakfasts like this on the weekend, but never have time during the week. Why have I never thought to make it ahead of time?? You’re a genius. 🙂
Emily
Or crazy…you decide. 🙂
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef
this looks so good! i probably would eat it for lunch or dinner though… i love traditional breakfast food too much 🙂 but if it was leftovers from lunch/dinner, i’d be game!
luv what you do
Wow! What an awesome and filling breakfast. This looks great and I will definitely make it for breakfast. I’ve been eating a whole bunch of breakfast stirfries (with eggs) and they are my new favorite brekkie. Thanks fo rhte recipe!
Nela
I just made this for my post-workout lunch and it is delicious! Thank you!